In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
In her weekly QnA with Rediff readers, life coach and mental health guru Anu Krishna addresses issues relating to mental health and offers solutions.
'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'
... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
The Ramayan offers important life lessons.
'My mom is a riot! I thank her with all my heart.'
The reduced severity of Omicron is good news for now, but it is the result of an "evolutionary mistake" as Covid-19 is transmitting very efficiently and there is no reason for it to become milder, indicating that the next variant could be more virulent, a leading Indian-origin scientist from the University of Cambridge has warned.
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
'I teach my students for one hour every day. At night, I teach science to students from other countries. I have got requests from more than 70 countries in the last three years and more than 80,000 students have benefited from my online classes.'
Food, family, politics, superheroes, serial killers, there's a little bit of everything. Sukanya Verma recommends what to catch on OTT this week.
Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.
The new mom ditched the grind and attempted climbing the Mullayanagiri Peak in Karnataka with her baby strapped on.
Akhil Gogoi, member of the legislative assembly from Sivasagar in Assam, is likely to be released from jail on Thursday as a special NIA court cleared him and his three associates of all charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their alleged role in the violent anti-Citizenship Amendment Act stir in Assam in December 2019.
'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.
Moana is a journey you want to get on, raves Sukanya Verma.
Garima Bharucha, 39, from Mumbai shares her inspiring fitness journey and the lessons she learned along the way.
'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'
'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'
Housewives don't deserve to be taken for granted. Ever. Sometimes one needs to assert one's importance in their loved one's life and Ghar Ki Murgi addresses that without being preachy, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.
Putham Pudhu Kaalai is refreshing like the unsuspecting morning dew that teases your senses when you step on the grass barefoot, discovers Divya Nair.
'Kanhaiya is eager to play a more active political role as a young leader of a major mainstream party.'
A factor that could work in the Belgian's favour is the unprecedented nature of this year's Grand Slam.
Rohit Shekhar's successful legal fight established the right of a child -- at any age -- to know his paternity.
With her mother and father's celebrated acting genes, are you surprised that Shweta Bachchan looks a natural on screen?
Mamata imposed affirmative action to the point of absurdity. This has naturally led to counter-action: The Hindus who never thought of themselves as Hindus are now banding behind the BJP, points out Aditi Phadnis.
In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Five Australian models have joined hands to celebrate Mother Earth.
From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.
In his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio address, the prime minister also urged people to participate in an online yoga competition being organised by the ayush ministry.
'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'
Explaining the planetary position, Divya Bhojak, a noted astrologer from Toronto, said, the year 2020 is witnessing six eclipses including three visible in India. Many planets are turning retrograde, meaning an adverse effect for individuals, businesses and other aspects of life, she said.
Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.
From the standoff with China to the government's response to the farmers' protest, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a freewheeling talk.
'Simplicity was very much a hallmark of the Kerala lifestyle those days.'
In his statement to the Enforcement Directorate, Dhoot conceded that Rs 64 crore had been transferred to Deepak Kochhar's NuPower Renewables through a web of entities to allegedly acquire wind farm properties.
Rediff readers share why they support the breastfeeding campaign.
'When people who are safe in their homes think that everything is peaceful -- 'kuch nahi ho raha hai' -- it is because a band of soldiers has already stopped that from happening and the anti-nationals have been neutralised.'
Vibha Harish is trying to create long-lasting health through natural forms of nutrition.